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Is it possible that antidepressant (ssri & snri) destroyed my emotions? if i stop it will they come back?

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Possible: Patient's sometimes complain that when they are taking their SSRI that their emotions are blunted or that they feel detached. Let your doctor know about this effect. After stopping the medication they tend to come back, but sometimes the depression or anxiety comes back as well.

Dr Baker agreed

Answered 7/13/2017

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